Old Mutual Summer Concert
Grab your picnic baskets, slather on that sunscreen and throw on those forgotten sandals; it’s time for the Kirstenbosch summer concerts, and everyone is welcome. Billed to take over Cape Town’s historic and stunning botanical gardens every Sunday from November 2013 to April 2014, the ever-popular outdoor live music series returns with a vast and varied line-up that’s likely to appeal to all music lovers.
This year, patrons can enjoy the classic tunes of Oliver Mtukudzi, Mango Groove and Johnny Clegg alongside pop and rock acts like Jack Parow, Jimmy Nevis, Fokofpolisiekar and more.
Plus, certain concerts feature a kid’s zone, so moms and pops can chill out and drink in the music while kiddies can let loose and have fun running around in a designated area.
And if you don’t already know, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has a wide array of open spaces that make it the perfect picnic ground. Thus, concert-goers are encouraged to bring along blankets and picnic baskets filled with eats and drinks, including alcohol. If you do not wish to make your own basket and lug it along, then the Kirstenbosch Tea Room and Moyo Restaurant offer made-to-order baskets for purchase. For more information or to request a basket for your picnic, contact the Kirstenbosch Tea Room on +27 (0) 21 797 4883 or t424u@ktr.co.za.
Line-up for the 2013 - 2014 Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts Series
| 24 November | Prime Circle | R85 – R120 |
| 1 December | Jack Parow, Francois van Coke and PH Phat | R65 – R90 |
| 8 December | Tailor, Matthew Mole and Nakhane Toure | R65 – R90 |
| 22 December | Mango Groove | R85 – R120 |
| 29 December | Oliver Mtukudzi (ZIM) | R85 – R120 |
| 31 December | Goldfish, Yoav, Tailor | R290 |
| 5 January | The Parlotones | R115 – R145 |
| 12 January | MACSTANLEY, Craig Hinds and Ard Matthews | R85 – R120 |
| 19 January | Johnny Clegg | R115 – R145 |
| 26 January | Jimmy Nevis | R65 – R90 |
| 2 February | Fokofpolisiekar | R65 – R90 |
| 9 February | Civil Twilight (USA) | R85 – R120 |
| 16 February | Freshlyground | R85 – R120 |
| 23 February | The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra | R85 – R120 |
| 2 March | Mi Casa | R85 – R120 |
| 9 March | Hugh Masekela | R85 – R120 |
| 16 March | Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival | R65 – R90 |
| 23 March | Desmond & the Tutus and Shortstraw | R65 – R90 |
| 30 March | Lira | R85 – R120 |
| 6 April | Jeremy Loops | R65 – R90 |
Tickets are available via Webtickets.co.za as well as at the gate on the day, depending on availability. If online tickets for a particular show are sold out, do note that extra tickets will be on sale at the Kirstenbosch box office from the Tuesday before the specific performance. Shows are priced between R90p/p and R290p/p; concessions for Botanical Society Members apply on presentation of a valid card.
Gates open at 4pm. Concerts are held between 5:30pm and 7pm, come rain or shine. Refunds are not issued.
Dos and Don'ts at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Do not smoke in the audience.
- Do not sit on chairs that block other people's view of the stage.
- Do not pick flowers or walk in flower beds.
- Do bring something to take your rubbish home with you, this is a bin-free world heritage site.
- Do not leave a mess.
- Do bring alcohol along but leave the bad attitude at home.
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